Why should I get enough sleep if I want to lose weight?

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  1. Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary
     
    Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary answered:
    Getting adequate sleep helps to normalize impulses, such as appetite, making it easier to follow healthful choices. Sleep naturally fights stress and therefore reduces stress hormones that cause weight gain, such as cortisol. Also, if you sleep early you won't get the midnight munchies, which can derail any diet.
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